Broom.



No. 870,717. PATENTED NOV. 12, 1907.

W. PANGKBONER. I

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WILLIAM FANOKBONER, OF SCHOOLCRAFT, MICHIGAN.

BROOM.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Nov. 12, 1907.

Application filed September 20.1906. Serial No. 335.480.

To all whom 'it may concern:

Be it known that I, WILLIAM FANeknoNnn, a citizen of the United States, residing at Schoolcraft, county of Kalamazoo, and State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Brooms, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in brooms.

The objects of this invention are, first, to provide an improved broom in which the broom-corner fiber is Very'effectively secured to the handle so that it is not liable to become loosened by age or use. Second, to provide an improved broom in which the broomcorn or fiber is provided with a spring support. Third, to provide an improved broom which is very strong and durable and designed especially for heavy work, and at the same time is comparatively light in weight and economical to manufacture.

Further objects, and Objects relating to structural details, will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out` in the claims.

A structure embodying the features of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this specification, in which,

Figure l is a side elevation of my improved broom. Fig. 2 is a' longitudinal section taken on a line corresponding to line 2 2 of Fig. l. Fig. 3 is a side elevation of'my improved broom showing the Iside opposite to that shown in Fig. I. Fig. 4 is a cross section taken on a line corresponding to line 4-4- of Fig. 1. Fig.

`5 is an enlarged detail taken on a line corresponding to line 5-5 of Fig. 4, showing the means for securing the band 5. Fig. 6 is an enlarged detail elevation of the handle, showing the spring extension therefor. Fig. 7 is a plan view of the cross piece or block 2. Fig. 8 is a detail of the band 5.

In the drawing, the sectional views are taken looking the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section lines, and similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

Referring to the drawing, the handle 1 is preferably provided with a cross piece 2 at its lower end, the cross piece being rigidly secured thereto. A handle extension 4, formed of wire, is secured to the handle, the ends of the wire being formed into brads which are driven into the handle, the handle being provided with longitudinal grooves to receive the wires.

The ends of the wire extension are secured in these grooves by means of staples 9 and a wrapping wire 10. To further stiffen and make thg extension rigid, the

sides thereof are arranged through suitable slots 3 in the ends of the cross piece 2 on the end of the handle.

The broom-corn or fiber is laid upon the handle and secured by wrapping in the usual manner. With the fiber thus' arranged, the handle extension 4 is embedded therein and projects downwardly into the same. This serves as a support for the fiber, strengthening the broom and making the same more resilient.

The cross piece 2, in addition to assisting in supporting the extension, forms a shoulder over which the head of the broom is built in the proper formation thereof.

The broom is preferably suitably stitched, as at ll. A brace 6, formed of a pair of diverging wire loops, is provided. These loops are passed through the fiber near the edges of the broom so as to embrace the row of stitches Il and the fiber on both sides of the broom, the brace lying diagonally across the same. The lower ends of the brace are preferably passed through the fiber at a point quite close to the edge thereof so that the greater portion of the broom fiber is embraced thereby. The upper end of this brace is secured to the handle 12 preferably by staples. This prevents lateral movement and the twisting of the fiber and also adds to the resiliency of the same, supporting the fiber well down from the handle. This is of particular advantage whcrethe brooms are required for heavy work, such as factory work and the like.

The band 5, which is formed of a piece of wire, is wrapped about the fiber over the brace and the ends 7 of the wire are overlapped and passed through the fiber and engaged over the band on the opposite side. The end portions 7 passing through the fiber are preferably so arranged as to engage the spring extension 4, that is, they are passed through in close proximity thereto, as is illustrated in Fig. 5, in which view they are shown passing on the inside thereof at each side. I preferably further clamp the fiber and secure the band 5 by the staple-like fastener 8 which is arranged centrally through the fiber, astride the band, with its ends clamped over the band on the opposite side. The fastener member 8 is also arranged to embrace the extension 4, thereby effectively securing the parts in position. This effectively unites the spring extension 4 and the brace G and also the band 5, making a very secure, although light and resilient, support for the fiber. I thus secure a broom which, as has previously been remarked, is especially designed for heavy work, although it is comparatively light in weight. The fibers are so bound A 1. In a broom, the combination of a handle; suitable broom ber arranged upon and secured thereto; a downwardly expanding spring extension for said handle embedded in said ber, said extension being` formed of wire, the ends of the Wire being secured to the handle; a cross piece having slots in the ends thereof arranged to engage the sides of said extension, rigidly secured upon the end of the said handle; a brace formed of a pair of diverging Wire loops passed through the ber so as to embrace the ber on both sides thereof, secured to said handle; and a Wire band Wrapped about the said ber and brace, the ends of said band being Wrapped and passed through the ber and engaged over the band on the opposite side, the portions of the said band passing through the ber being arranged to engage the said handle extension, for the purpose specified.

2. In a broom, the combination of a handle; suitable broom ber arranged upon and secured thereto; a downwardly expanding spring extension for said handle embedded in said ber; a brace formed of a pair of diverging wire loops passed through the ber so as to embrace the ber on both sides thereof, secured to said handle; and a wire band wrapped about the said ber and brace, the ends of said band being Wrapped and passed through the ber and engaged over the band on the opposite side, the portions of the said band passing through the ber being arranged to engage the said handle extension, for the purpose specied.

3. In a broom, the combination of a handle; suitable broom ber arranged upon and secured thereto; a downwardly expanding spring extension for said handle embedded in said ber, said extension being formed of wire, the ends of the wire being secured to the handle; a cross piece having slots in the ends thereof arranged to engage the sides of said extension rigidly secured upon the end of the said handle; and a Wire band Wrapped about the said ber, the ends of said band being overlapped and passed through the ber and engaged over the band on the opposite side, the portions of the said band passing through the ber being arranged to engage the said handle extension, for the purpose specied.

4. In a broom, the combination of a handle; suitable broom ber arranged upon and secured thereto; a brace formed of a pair of diverging wire loops passed through the ber so as to embrace the ber on both sides thereof, secured to said handle; and a Wire band Wrapped about the said ber and brace, the ends of said band being overlapped and passed through the ber and engaged over the band on the opposite side, for the purpose specied.

5. In a broom, the combination of a handle; suitable broom ber arranged upon and secured thereto; a down- Wardly expanding spring extension for Said handle embedded in said ber; a Wire band Wrapped about the ber; and a staple-like fastener arranged through the ber to embrace said band and the lower end of said handle eX tension, the ends of said fastener being clamped about the band on the opposite side, for the purpose specied.

6. In a broom, the combination of a handle; suitable broom ber arranged uponand secured thereto; a downwardly expanding spring extension foi-.said handle embedded in said ber, said extension being formed of wire, the ends of the Wire being secured to the handle; and a cross piece having slots in the ends thereof arranged to engage the sides of the said extension rigidly secured upon the end of the handle, as specied.

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of two witnesses.

WILLIAM FANCKBONER. [L s.] Witnesses:

LULU G. GRnnNFrnLn, OTIs A. EARL. 

